Question

Which of the following options best describes patterns in the development of math and science during the Tang Dynasty?(1 point)
Responses

Tang Dynasty rulers viewed math and science as being too connected to Confucian philosophy, and they outlawed texts on these subjects.
Tang Dynasty rulers viewed math and science as being too connected to Confucian philosophy, and they outlawed texts on these subjects.

The Tang Dynasty removed mathematics from the curriculum of the Imperial Academy, focusing more on history and literature instead.
The Tang Dynasty removed mathematics from the curriculum of the Imperial Academy, focusing more on history and literature instead.

The Tang Dynasty lost much of the works on math and science from previous eras, and had to start over from scratch.
The Tang Dynasty lost much of the works on math and science from previous eras, and had to start over from scratch.

Tang Dynasty scholars built on earlier developments in math and science and were probably influenced by Indian scholars.

Answer 1

The option that best describes patterns in the development of math and science during the Tang Dynasty is:

**"Tang Dynasty scholars built on earlier developments in math and science and were probably influenced by Indian scholars."**

During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), there was significant advancement in various fields, including mathematics and science, with scholars drawing on previous knowledge and also being influenced by interactions with cultures such as that of India. The period was marked by a flourishing of intellectual pursuits, including the translation of foreign texts and the improvement of existing knowledge.